Calibration Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

This role focuses on the calibration and development of engine controls for North American and global markets. The engineer will perform engine calibration to meet emissions, fuel economy, power, drivability, and OBD targets while supporting vehicle testing, data analysis, technical reporting, and development activities.

• Complete engine calibration according to established procedures and development requirements

• Calibrate engine controls to meet emissions, fuel economy, power, drivability, and OBD targets

• Prepare and manage calibration and resource schedules to meet development deadlines

• Perform test preparation, data collection, and data analysis

• Create technical reports and communicate calibration results

• Build strong working relationships with calibration technicians

• Conduct vehicle testing and development under extreme environmental conditions, including hot, cold, and high-altitude conditions

• Perform software logic and value confirmation activities

• Complete required internal technical and driving training

• Investigate technical issues and develop effective technical solutions

• Support calibration activities for conventional and/or hybrid powertrains

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline

• 1+ year of experience in engine calibration

• Thorough understanding of internal combustion engine theory and practice

• Experience with engine calibration, including emission, bench, drivability, or OBD calibration

• Experience with conventional and/or hybrid powertrain systems

• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ programming languages

• Experience with Model-Based Design or calibration processes

• Strong technical problem-solving and analytical skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Experience with project management tools

• Excellent driving record

• Experience calibrating engine controls for markets outside the U.S., such as Japan, Europe, or China

• Experience with programming languages such as Python or VBA

• Understanding of U.S. and international Emission and OBD regulations

• Experience working in a culturally diverse environment

• Experience with software logic and value confirmation activities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to analyze calibration and vehicle test data

• Strong understanding of engine controls and internal combustion engines

• Ability to work effectively with calibration technicians and engineering teams

• Strong project planning and time-management skills

• Ability to work independently and meet development deadlines

• Strong communication and technical documentation skills

• Vehicle and powertrain development/testing environment

• May require vehicle testing under extreme environmental conditions

• Testing may include hot, cold, and high-altitude environments

• Collaboration with calibration technicians and engineering teams

• Work involves both technical analysis and hands-on testing/development activities

You should be proficient in:

• engine calibration, including emission, bench, drivability, or OBD calibration

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ programming languages